Team Member of the Month: October 2025
Having a trusted and knowledgeable role model in a DMH facility that staff can turn to when challenges arise can make all the difference for both patients and the team.
Fulton State Hospital (FSH) staff commends October Team Member of the Month, Forensic Rehabilitation Specialist (FRS III), Larry Rivers, for his advocacy for patients and staff alike, continuously providing knowledge and input for improving client care and workplace morale.
FSH team members express their gratitude for Larry’s “open door policy,” and feel at ease turning to him for guidance about the Sex Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment Services (SORTS) program, as well as hospital policies and procedures. Larry has selflessly given his time, coming in early or staying late; even returning after leaving for the day to mentor or coach staff, assist with patient issues, or to help when unexpected occurrences arise. Larry also put in a tremendous amount of time helping prepare for the Joint Commission and did excellent work while they were in SORTS.
Larry’s coworkers say, “He remains calm but can work quickly in situations that arise while maintaining a high level of professionalism. He volunteers to do anything he can to help his co-workers including in Nixon Forensic Center and Hearnes Forensic Center.”.
Larry has worked at FSH for 9 years and is the Supervisor Security Support Care Assistant for the SORTS program. Well done and congratulations, Larry!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
